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Russia blocked Kiwi apples

apples Another country held up NZ produce because of certification issues. | China blockade 'teething problem'

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Opuha Water 5:41pm Industry leaders fear apathy could lead to Canterbury's future water policies being unfriendly to farmers.

Taranaki TB testing to begin

possum Thousands of traps will be laid so Taranaki's possum and ferret population can be tested for bovine tuberculosis.

Lupins help farmer to victory

Sawdon Station Using lupins as a forage crop has helped a Mackenzie farmer take a prize at the NZ Ewe Hogget Competition.

$86,000 buys well-bred heifer

Cow A Palmerston North couple are the proud owners of dairy heifer Blue Chip Goldwyn Frosty ET.

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Taranaki TB testing to begin

possum Thousands of traps will be laid so Taranaki's possum and ferret population can be tested for bovine tuberculosis.

$86,000 buys well-bred heifer

A Palmerston North couple are the proud owners of dairy heifer Blue Chip Goldwyn Frosty ET.

Company acted to avoid taint

Mammoth milk dryer caps season

Meat processors need certainty

sheepies Farmers selling livestock through 'Sunday night trading' is a block to reform, Silver Fern Farms director says.

Blockade: 'Teething issue'

NZ industry appears relaxed about problems with beef trade in China.

Minister expects meat fix in days

Signs point to winner

Bull gets top dollar

The Peacock family are celebrating after one of their bulls equalled top price at a major sale at the Beef Expo.

Suspicion over meat block

China meat Labour says the Government's explanation of why NZ meat is being blocked from entering China is "contradictory".

Minister expects meat fix in days

The Government insists a total meat block into China will be resolved within days.

Meat block still unexplained

NZ meat kept off the shelves

Lupins help farmer to victory

Using lupins as a forage crop has helped a Mackenzie farmer take a prize at the NZ Ewe Hogget Competition.

Russia blocked Kiwi apples

apples Another country held up NZ produce because of certification issues. | China blockade 'teething problem'

Sowing time in Australia

For farmers in Australia's state of Victoria this is one of the busiest times of the year.

Our rotten kiwifruit exports

Irrigation funding confirmed

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Industry leaders fear apathy could lead to Canterbury's future water policies being unfriendly to farmers.

Options for broadband customers

farmer computer Rural connectivity is set to improve, but it will fall short of what city folk are being promised.

Trees boost ailing incomes

The drought wasn't all bad for some farmers - conditions have been great for the milling of logs.

Exploring the alternatives

$50,000 prize a lure

Schools lead the way

Schools can be the central hub for rural communities, something recognised in the Rural Broadband Initiative.

Drought's costly legacy

Hereford calves The drought's impact will be most severe on beef and lamb farms.

Market dominance not meat industry answer

Having control of the market is a very seductive idea. Most of us have wondered how profitable and simple life would be if we just had the chance to be in control.

Monitoring a key to better performance

Looking out for one another

Time to relax, take a breather

After a difficult season, some events now allow us to showcase and celebrate some of our industry successes.